Joe Root Beat Rahul Dravid’s Record in Test Cricket

On December 7, Joe Root made history in Test cricket. He went past Rahul Dravid, the Indian legend, to become the fourth player ever to score 100 fifties or more in Test matches. This incredible achievement adds another highlight to Root’s amazing career.

Joe Root achieved this milestone during the second Test match against New Zealand. He stayed calm and steady, scoring 73 runs without getting out. His innings included five boundaries and helped England take control of the game. By the end of Day 2, England had a huge lead of 533 runs with five wickets still left to bat.

Joe Root’s achievement shows how consistent and skilled he is in Test cricket. He has scored 35 centuries and 65 half-centuries, putting him in a special group of batters. Root has now passed Rahul Dravid, who is fifth on the list. Dravid had 99 scores of 50 or more, including 36 centuries.

The list of cricket’s all-time greats starts with Sachin Tendulkar. He stands out with an incredible 119 scores of 50 or more, including 51 centuries. South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and Australian legend Ricky Ponting share second place with 103 such scores each. Kallis has 45 centuries, while Ponting has 41.

Root’s performance on Day 2 was nothing short of amazing. He didn’t just break a long-standing record; he also helped England take control of the game against New Zealand.